Get Your US Passport and Couchsurf Around the World
Couchsurfing.com offers a great option for finding free accommodations for budget-minded travelers trying to fill up the visa pages of their US passport.
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Passport Offices Open For Annual “Passport Day in the USA”
This Saturday, March 28th, passport offices around the country will celebrate "Passport Day in USA." During this event, many Passport Acceptance Facilities will be open to accept passport applications, answer questions and provide information about the passport application process. All Department of State Regional Passport Agencies will also be open. "Passport Day in the USA" is the only day of the year when the general public will be allowed to submit passport applications directly to a Regional Passport Agency without…
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US Passport Holders Cautioned About Travel To Mexico
Recently, the US Department of Stateissued a travel warning for American citizens regarding travel to Mexico. Our neighbor to the south has long been a popular vacation spot for Americans, but some areas of the country have erupted into violence as drug cartels struggle for power over Mexican police forces and each other. The violence has prompted the Department of State to warn US citizens to use caution while traveling in Mexico. Here's an excerpt from the travel warning (for…
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Expedite Your Passport for Last Minute Travel Deals Down Under
Have you ever wanted to a see kangaroo in the wild? How about cuddle a koala? There's never been a better time than right now to see these animals in their natural habitat! At the NileGuidance Travel Blog, you'll find great deals on flights down under. Australian airline Qantas is offering a "travel stimulus" package: 55 to 60% off of flights to Australia! Of course, koalas are wild animals. You really shouldn't touch them-but you can see them up close…
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New Passport for Earth Day: Sustainable Places to Travel
Spring is in the air, and Earth Day is almost here. Did you know that there are actually two separate Earth Day holidays? The original Earth Day, celebrated by the United Nations, is set on March 20 to coincide with the Spring Equinox. However, the more popular Earth Day holiday is on April 22nd. Whenever you choose to celebrate it, Earth Day is about becoming more environmentally aware in every aspect of daily life, including travel. How can you make…
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How To Get an Expedited Passport for your Adopted Child
Adopting a child is a beautiful thing. Unfortunately, it can be a rather bureaucratic process even under the best of circumstances. Compared to biological parents, adoptive parents often have to deal with an extra layer of red tape, especially if they adopted their child from overseas. If you need an expedited passport for your internationally adopted child, here's what you need to know before you apply. Make Sure Your Child is a Citizen In order to get a US passport,…
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Submit Your Passport Application to Study Abroad
Are you looking for a study abroad program? Depending on your academic interests and your budget, there could be many different study abroad programs for you to consider. Which one should you choose? Rachel Pitt at CollegeJolt.com has an excellent post that compares the value of the popular Semester at Sea study abroad program to other study abroad programs. Her conclusion was that Semester at Sea can be a great value for students who want to study abroad, aren't prone…
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Getting an Emergency Passport? Check Your Birth Certificate!
If you need an emergency passport, nothing could be more frustrating than applying and being turned down. Unfortunately, if there are any mistakes in your passport application, that's exactly what will happen, and you'll have to apply again. Before you turn in your passport application, you should check and make sure that you have all the correct information, including an original or certified copy of your birth certificate to serve as proof of citizenship. Without an original or certified copy,…
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Get an Express Passport for a Green Spring Break
Are you looking for an environmentally friendly alternative to the normal spring break routine of beer and bikinis? Treehugger has come to the rescue with a detailed list of the 7 Greenest Spring Break Destinations. For example, you could spend your spring break hanging out in an eco-cabin in Ireland, insulated with hemp and warmed by a pellet stove and relaxing with some yoga and a nice massage. Or, you could lounge around on the beach in Mozambique, staying in…